Operating your freezer – Indesit OF-1A-100 User Manual

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Defrosting Your Freezer

When? For the most efficient operation and

minimum energy consumption, defrost the

freezer when the frost on the freezer walls is

excessive or 5 to 10 mm thick.

Choose a time when the stock of frozen food

is low.

CAUTION

Do not use boiling water because it may

damage the plastic parts. In addition, never

use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove

frost as it may damage the cooling coils and

will void the warranty. We recommend using

the plastic scraper .

Remove the frozen food from the freezer and

place it in a cooler to protect the food.

Turn the thermostat knob to “OFF”.

Unplug the freezer. The Power Supply light

should be off (green light out).

During defrosting, the ice melts into the

cabinet.

Remove the drain plug on the inside floor of

the freezer by rotating it.

Place a shallow pan outside drain outlet.

The defrost water will drain out.

Check the pan occasionally so the water

does not overflow.

Clean the interior of the freezer.

Replace the plug on the inside floor.

Reset the thermostat to desired setting.

Allow the cabinet to cool for one hour.

Return food to the freezer.

OPERATING YOUR FREEZER

HELPFUL HINT:

Defrosting usually takes a few hours.

Leaving the door open will help speed the

process. Also, pouring warm water (not

boiling) on the ice/frost will help speed

melting. If you must use a scraper- please

use caution - it is very easy to damage the

freezer compartment and void your warranty.

The Freezer Compartment

This compartment is designed for the long-

term storage of frozen food.

The storage life of frozen foods varies and

the recommended storage time should not be

exceeded. The instructions regarding the

care of frozen foods should be followed when

defrosting the freezer.

Pre-packed commercially frozen food should

be stored in accordance with the frozen foods

manufacturer's instructions for a four star

frozen food storage compartment or home

freezer.

Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly

as possible after purchase. If there are

instructions on the packet, carefully follow

these instructions regarding storage times.

The freezer door is susceptible to breaking

due to excessive ice build up. Be sure to

defrost when the ice reaches 5 to 10 mm

thick.

A storage basket is provided for the

organization of odd-shaped items. To reach

other packages in the freezer, just slide the

basket to one side, or lift it out.

.Remove the drain plug on

the inside floor of the freezer

by rotating it.

.Place a shallow pan outside

drain outlet.

The defrost water will drain

out

Temperature Control

The range of the temperature control is from

position" 1" the warmest to "6" the

coldest.Adjust the temperature control to the

setting that best suits your needs. The setting

of medium position should be appropriate for

home or office freezer use.

NOTE:

Turning the temperature control to "0"

position stops the cooling cycle but does not

shut off the power to the freezer.

If the unit is unplugged, lost power, or turned

off; you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before

Restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart

before this time delay, the freezer will not

start.

Large amounts of food will lower the cooling

efficiency of the appliance.

If you choose to change the thermostat

setting, adjust thermostat control by one

numerical increment at a time. Allow several

hours for temperature to stabilize between

adjustments.

Replacing the light bulb

To replace the light bulb, pull out the

plug from the electrical socket. Follow

the instructions below.

Access the light bulb by removing the

cover as indicated in the diagram.

Replace it with a similar light bulb within

the power range indicated on the cover

(10W).

1. left indicator light: when on, it signals

that the product is operating.

2. Middle indicator light: during the

compressor's normal On/Off cycle, the

indicator light turns on to signal that the

compressor is in the On phase.

3. Right indicator light: when it turns on, it

signals that the internal temperature has not

yet reached the pre-set value.

4. Thermostat knob: allows for adjusting the

internal temperature.

1.door seal
2.hanging basket
3.hinge

4.cabinet assembly foamed
5.outer tube
6.control panel

Locate the freezer away from direct sunlight

and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator,

etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic

coating and heat sources may increase

electrical consumption. Extreme cold

ambient temperatures may also cause the

freezer not to perform properly.

Avoid locating the freezer in moist areas.

Electrical Connection

Plug the freezer into an exclusive, properly

installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under

any circumstances cut or remove the third

(ground) prong from the power cord. Any

questions concerning power and/or

grounding should be directed toward a

certified electrician or an authorized service

center.

For your safety please read the following

information

After connecting the freezer, turn the

temperature control knob to a position '6'.

for 6 hours before loading your food.

This manual is related to the following products:

OF-1A-250 OF-1A-300